LET'S SEE YOUR OLDS ROCKET

[bigron]

let's see some vintage olds

[NealinCA]

...so let's start it off with a SBC http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[Rocket88]

That's a small block chev with Olds covers on it! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
Here's one of my favorite rockets, wish it were mine!
All the rest of my rocket pics are at home. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[bigron]

i knew somebody would catch that. i bought a 31 chev pu off ebay with a 53 olds w/ 3 2 brls. was wondering how many run olds in their ride

[Rocket88]

Here's another.

[rodnkustom]

Sad, sad, sad. I was going to post one of these as well.

Here's my rocket, not much to look at, but it's real! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/enginebay-pass1.jpg

W/ a couple of goodies on the '56 block I have sitting at home,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/engine.want.to.be.jpg

Some of my stuff, not all of it by far,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/some.stuff.jpg

Some of the fav's,

Not really clear, but look on the top of the hood, it say's Olds powered, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldsengine1.jpg

Wish I had this setup!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldsengine2.jpg

This one would do as well, I guess!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/crazy.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldsengine3.jpg

Later,
-peter

ROCKETEERS!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Rocket88]

Peter, you parts whore! lol.....

[rodnkustom]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif YOU KNOW IT!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif I also have some new headers for my 303, about 18 adjustable rockers, working on a new manifold, and just got some Jahn's pistons from Blownolds.

Know where I can get a '57 crank?! Almost able to build a new engine w/ parts I have!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Any new's on those fentons man?! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Also in that pick, you don't see all the stuff on the floor!! he he he...
-peter

[Rocket88]

The old fart still has em. But now he has raised the price, greed has set in. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/mad.gif
Didn't know you were looking for a 371 crank, I sold a 371 short block in the spring. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[D Picasso]

mine since '84.

[rodnkustom]

Bummer Jeff, ohh well, I don't have space for a whole block anyway, I already think the landlady is going to kill my brother and me, we already have my olds out front, parts of his honda crap bike, mainly the engine and a bunch of degreaser!! lol...

Foiled, I didn't know you were a Rocketeer!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Great looking ride man, clean as hell! Even like the moon disks, and I'm not a huge fan of 'em.

Another pic, just to keep them coming! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldsengine4.jpg

http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldsengine5.jpg

-peter

[hotrodladycrusr]

I don't know how "vintage" it is... but it is a '70 Olds 455. New Al rad and fan shroud since photo was taken.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~hotrodladycrusr/5-5-2.jpg

Dad's '50 fastback that he did a frame off on and has since sold to a guy in AZ.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~hotrodladycrusr/3-3-1.jpg

Dad's '50 Holiday Coupe. This was my everyday cruzr whenever I was between hot rods. He has since sold it to a local couple and I see it quite often cruzn around onthe eastside of town.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~hotrodladycrusr/3-4-1.jpg

[D Picasso]

[ QUOTE ]


Foiled, I didn't know you were a Rocketeer!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Great looking ride man, clean as hell! Even like the moon disks, and I'm not a huge fan of 'em.
-peter

[/ QUOTE ]
hey, thanks. I liberated a set of Caddy sombreros from a local doomed wrecking yard before it got plowed under so I may set it up with those.

my '55 has seen over 100,000 miles since I bought her and has been all over the country, has had only a valve job and is essentially stock. up 'til '91 or so it even had a lot of original paint. I love that car. I'll be a very old man when I finally give her up.

[Paul]

http://photo.starblvd.net/~60s_style/5-3-1.jpg

my 394 when it was fresh.

now belongs to CGkid

Paul

[ESnacky6]

Here's mine, pulled out of my buddy's '51 Mercury...a kustom from back in the day...
Maybe it'll end up in my '38 Ford..??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Anybody have an idea what year/size it is..?? Thanks..!!

[yorgatron]

looks like a '54-'56 324 you got there snacky,but if you had some numbers i could tell you for sure.peter (rodnkustom) had some pictures of mine but claims he "lost them" but we already know what a rotten liar he is http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ESnacky6]

Thanks..!! I have a couple more pics too...
from the drivers side...
and from the lower front...

The engine is so dirty that I couldn't see any numbers...
but maybe I'm looking in the wrong area as well...

the rad part is, that it was under a hood forever, and it still spins freely...
Maybe with just a 'freshen up' it could be a runner..!!

Yorgatron, check yer PM's...

[mecutem]

Heres a couple of mine......first is in my roadster and the second is in my sedan. I love these motors....
http://photo.starblvd.net/vintoy/6-1-4.jpg
http://photo.starblvd.net/vintoy/6-1-3.jpg

[55olds88]

No pics of mine (well engine anyway) right at the moment its a bit dirty and sitting behind a badly leaking radiator (after only 48 years, they don't make em like the used too....) will get some pics of the next one once I start to get to together.....

[bigron]

anyone running a turbo 350/400 behind one of these? if so how?

[Rocket88]

Here's a 394 with a Turbo 400. Don't know how he did it. I found this for sale on Ebay.

[Rocket88]

Another.

[Rocket88]

Foiled, nice ride man. Didn't know you are a rocketeer!
Denise, you got me droolin' on my keyboard! I'll give you a shout when I need you to raid dad's parts stash!

[ESnacky6]

anybody else have any opinions or is the Yorgatron right again..??

[DON_WOW]

Denice,Denice,DENICE, How could you let those 50's get away.
Got to be my favorite year.OUTSTANDING!!!!!
One of my favorite rockets was a 55'324cu, taken out to 346cu was a sbc killer.Paid for books,tuition and beer money
thanks to sbc's they never learn.Sorry no pic but I still have the engine.Also love 371's & 394's currently have two
324's & two 371's & three 394's not counting a 330,two 350's
425,two 455's I guess I'm ate up. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[rodnkustom]

Snacky, your actually questioning Yogi?!!

Yeah, looks right to me, at least that's what the valve covers are saying, looks pretty stock as well. Dunno, don't have my xray glasses on though.

Although, we would need numbers to identify it in all certainty. Pretty much all of the '49-56 olds's looked alike upon visual inspection. Just little changes here and there, like valve covers, generator placement, intakes, you know.

Mr.Don Wow, you make me feel better about my self, makes me feel like not as much of a "parts whore"! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-peter

[rodnkustom]

Here are some more pics I had, since nobody else is posting,

This is the Ray and George Bowers 364ci Rocket,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldsengine6.jpg

Here's the Ron Pellegrini 462ci Olds, B/GD in 1956-7, won 63 out of it's 69 races in those years, at speeds up to 123.63mph,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldsengine7.jpg

And finally, here's a 324 powered rail,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldsengine8.jpg

Hope those wet the appetite,
-peter

[ESnacky6]

Peter... I was pretty sure that was the year range...

Second, third, or fourth opinions never hurt...
esp. around here..! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

Thanks..!!

[Blownolds]

Hee, hee, hee. Nice pics. I got a bunch of pics too. Unless Erdy beats me to posting them, I'll post them. But I just sent him all my pics, so I know he's got 'em on disc too...

I'm about 3 months away from having my engine mocked up with the new Littlefield blower, but that'll be too late for this thread http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif


Hotrodladycruiser! That's only the third time I have ever seen those valve covers for the late Olds! I have one pair, and the other pair was on a boat engine locally (and not for sale either). One of mine is no name with a breather like the one shown, the other has the cursive Edelbrock script in the center, but otherwise identical. I believe these were Edelbrock's first production run, as they later had two other versions that didn't look the same. If you have mismatched covers like I just described, Id be interested in attempting a trade with you to get us both a matching pair...

And DANG IT, I thought CGKid sold all his 394 stuff??????? I am looking for some finned no-name valve covers for the 394, and if those ones on the motor are the ones that have the gasket retaining lip on the bottom, I'll make it worth his while!! I need some nice ones with no breathers or holes.

[Rocket88]

Here's one out of Don Wow's collection.
Mmmmmm...Fentons....

[Blownolds]

Oh yeah----- Snacky-- there might be a big one or two-digit number cast on top of the exhaust port area of the heads. Also there will be a serial number stamped on a pad on the top of the block deck on the left side under the head. What are those numbers, and we'll tell you what year it is.

As for the TH400 conversion, Tanson's Ent. (1-800-FAST-88S) has them, as well as Dave Smith in Exeter, CA and one other source whom I've forgotten. If you don't want to run an old school hydro, and you don't want a stick, and you don't want a bone-stock original trans, and are looking for performance/durability, etc., then these conversions are the way to go. But for those of use that want hydro's and sticks... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[ESnacky6]

Ok Peter...Mr. rodnkustom...

You're lucky I'm a nice guy... Hahaha..!!

I was watching that very same Nicson manifold tonight...
(I don't know if Yorgatron clued you in or not)

I was going to bid in the last minute,
and just before I did, I refreshed...
and saw your name...
I decided to not bid...

#1 since I wasn't sure if it would fit my engine,
and #2 you are a fellow Hamber & Yorgatron's buddy...

So, did Yorgatron clue you in about the auction..??
(be honest, or the ebay gods will eat you alive...)
and do you think it would have fit my engine..??


I have a thing for Nicson stuff,
I told Yorgatron about that in my PM to him...
He never wrote back to me...


Oh well... Later... Snacks...

[12pack]

heres mine in early sixties

[Rocket88]

Blownolds, hydro's and sticks? Or did you mean....

[12pack]

and here it is today

[Blownolds]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Blownolds]

12-pack, that car looks the same to me. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

OK, here are a few pics...

The Safford-Gaide-Ratican fueler, aka "The Sour Sisters" car:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p78790541cc91ec10cece0dd26b653d06/fadbfa07.jpg
Ratican's car at Cacklefest a couple years ago:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pda7810abcf189a1e0862cfb9fdd514a8/fadbfa08.jpg
The old Pellegrini car way back when:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pd6325b56fd75eb30d252c1a1e9abef59/fadbfa0a.jpg
Pellegrini at launch:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pefbc979488df53e420056c0750fe322a/fadbfc3e.jpg
Jere Wilson's rail:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p693ffb82373dbaa3637976a96e10bcd6/fadbfc48.jpg


More to come... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Blownolds]

BTW, Rocket88, that there is a "UC" coded B&M, an Unblown Competition model. If it hasn't been monkeyed with, and if it's not worn out in the places that wear out, that's supposed to be a hard-shifting tranny.

I'm still lookin' for another "BC" coded version... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[rodnkustom]

Nope, sorry man, wouldn't have bid if I knew you were into it man, I'm into rare stuff, a little of my collection, not all rare mind you!...

My Horne, only know a couple others around,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/manifold1.jpg

Here's my later style edmunds 2x2,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldstyle.jpg

Here's the earlier one,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/Carbs.on.Manifold-3.07.02-007b.jpg

And, of course this! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif he he he,
http://i7.ebayimg.com/03/i/00/8f/d2/e9_1.JPG

Sorry, couldn't help myself!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Damn 12pack!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif I had know idea that that was your ride!! I drool over that thing all the time!! Man, does it look good!! Any more pics of it?! If you have fullsize ones you could send them to my email,

peter@harbornet.com

Later, and sorry again for out bidding you man, we should get an email list together or something, I'm going to try and start a small board for us olds guys, to releive some of the pressure and to get quicker answers to stuff. I only have a few more things that I need to get to build my rad 324 olds block!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif I can go into detail if you want, always looking for opinions anyhow. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Later, you know how many times these folks have seen these pics!! lol...
-peter

[56olds-ERDY]

great pics..foiled again sweet 55.i like the stance.how'd you do it?how much is it dropped in the back?no im not posting yet nate.i figured id let you.keep em commin.i may post something neat laterm or something....yeah right
eric

[rodnkustom]

C'mon Nate, lets see some more pics man!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-peter

[mecutem]

heres a spare rocket I picked up about a year ago. I bought this setup from a hot rodder who had it a long time under his bench. He gave me some header plates he made in high school shop class.........he is about 50 years old now. He got the motor from an old timer in the late 60's. Motor has Isky rocker arms and some wierd mallory distributer with a coil box no one can figure out. It is suppose to be rebuilt but I have not pulled it apart yet. Notice the LaSalle trans with the Mystery shifter. Any of you rocketeers run a old caddy trans? I hear they are tough. This trans is suppose to be fresh inside too with new Brass somethings? inside. All those guys with sbc and olds valve covers don't know what they are missing! Long live the rockets! Steve

[Blownolds]

Mecutem, I wonder if that might be a Mallory Magspark? If I get that pickup load of stuff from that guy, he had told me there was a Magspark in the pile. Only the second I have ever heard of for Olds, like the DuCoils and Spalding Flamethrower's, not many around.

OK, more pix:

Mr. Olds's car in '66 (where were you?):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p8640150903f1dc6ef06dda795715665d/fadbfc42.jpg

The Israeli Rocket dragster:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p761cdb60f085a61eed31cdadab7a8191/fadbfc4d.jpg

Hugh Tucker's A/SR engine:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p3915a2720225a6c7af1da91b2c647094/fadbfc51.jpg

The Albertson Olds rail as it sits today at the NHRA museum:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p8ab5b17edce47155faa5c69559924230/fadbfc5c.jpg


More to follow.

[rodnkustom]

Hey Mecutem, the local napa guy said he built up his '56 rocket motor that he had in his old '49 2dr sedan, about 40-50 someodd years ago, he said he went through about 3 tranys before his put a LaSalle behind it, said that's the trany that was still in it when he sold it many years later. I would kill for that setup, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif , no really... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Nate, that Alberson Olds is just plain rad!! I still think that someday we should all get together and build an olds powered rail for the drags! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Speaking of DuCoils, heres mine, for anybody that hasn't seen one, of course. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/ducoil.jpg


Later,
-peter

[ESnacky6]

So Peter, you never said whether you think that Nicson
intake would fit my engine or not..??
(I know I still need to check the numbers...)
Please let me know in case I ever find another one...

I do have a 6x2 intake for it...
you know anyody who might be interested..??

I really like the look of the staggered 4x2 as well...

descisions descisions...

[KCTA Chris]

Hey rodncutom,
Any chance you got that Ducoil from marcus?
I think it was my old one that got traded when I needed parts for my Spalding ignition.

[rodnkustom]

Yup, that's the one Chris! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Any info on it?!

And snacky, yeah it would fit your engine, edelbrock makes the stagard four, looks like it would be good for the street as well, as it's a dual plane manifold, instead of the single plane Horne I have, it's a square pattern 4 2brl manifold.

Wish I had the money Snacky, and no, sorry man, I don't know anybody at the moment that's looking for one, but I'll try and remember your name if I hear of anybody wanting one.

Later,
-peter

[rodnkustom]

Hey 12 pack, you have any more pics of that amazing roadster of yours?!!
-peter

[mecutem]

when I stare at those dragster shots long enough I can hear em running. Sweet...sweet!

As long as us rocketeers are meeting here does anyone know if anybody made a 8- 2bl setup? Also does anyone know if mallory still has parts or services their old procucts?

heres a few shots of the distributer I would like to use. I don't know a thing about it but love it. Can a rodder get enough R's out of the early motors to justify running a mag?Steve

http://photo.starblvd.net/vintoy/6-2-1.jpg
http://photo.starblvd.net/vintoy/6-1-5.jpg

[sedan_dad]

Mine must be the same year as bigron's.

[Rocket88]

You guy's are killin' me! Some of these parts pics really have me drooling.
Snacky, you need one of these.

[rodnkustom]

Jeff, did you finally get one?!!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Dude, you've been chattin about one of those for years!! lol...

And Steve, I'd love to find out what the hell that distributor is as well!!! Not sure about mallory man, and I have never heard of an 8 2brl maniold, doesn't mean you can't make it yourself!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-peter

[haring]

I'm a dummy.

What are some easy ways to tell an Olds engine from a SBC?

[ESnacky6]

Rocket88- You are correct sir..!!

is that one for sale..??
or are you just fucking with my head..? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif


Let me know...

[Blownolds]

How to tell an Olds engine from a SBC? No problemo at all for a true Rocketeer.

If you are talking about the SBC's that have the Olds valve cover trick, I tend to look for the angle of the valve cover, the Olds ones lay over more and SBC's are a little more upright. Also the center exhausts can be a clue, though not necessarily (some Olds heads are split on the center two)

[Rocket88]

Snacky, just fucking with your head....lol...
Actually I had two of these. Sold one a while ago to Billetproofdude. But he found himself a tripower, I think his is for sale.

[haring]

[ QUOTE ]
If you are talking about the SBC's that have the Olds valve cover trick, I tend to look for the angle of the valve cover, the Olds ones lay over more and SBC's are a little more upright. Also the center exhausts can be a clue, though not necessarily (some Olds heads are split on the center two)

[/ QUOTE ]

Thanks. I knew that Olds engines had three exhaust ports per side, but had seen ones with headers that had four pipes (siamesed middle pipes), so I wasn't sure if that was a solid clue. Thanks for the tip regarding the angle of the cover.

[Blownolds]

The '57-up 371 and 394 heads had separate center exhaust ports.

[Dat Dirty Rat]

Does anybody have a set of Fenton valve covers they are willing to part with..I have the manifold & etc for mine but that is the final missing piece i need to 'complete' the motor..I have Offy's but they are just not it to me...Dirty

[12pack]

heres a few more for ya rodnkustum parden the spelling http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[12pack]

and another http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[12pack]

ill try again having a little trouble. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[12pack]

one more http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[12pack]

this is where the shifter in my car will be using a laselle trans. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gifhope i dont blow a shift or it might hurt a little he he. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[BigJim394]

mecutem: That's an early 1960's era Mallory Mini-Mag Magneto It was a brand new item for Mallory in 1961 or early 1962 (I think that's about the correct year).


Here's what a 60's era speed catalog ad said about the magneto and the power pack:


MAGNETO ASSEMBLY: Developed by the Scintilla Division of the Bendix Corporation, The Mini-Mag Magneto has a series of primary coils for boosting the generator power to the transformer coil which is located outside the magneto housing. Low voltage and current within the magneto housing reduces electrical stresses common in other magnetos, eliminating the possibility of short circuits and insuring proper insulation in both magneto housing and distributor cap. Powerful permanent Alnico rotating magnet assures extra hot spark....cool performance. Rotates on ball bearings for greater dependability. Hi-speed contact points last indefinitely. Easily adjusted (check point clearance only)


Power-Pak: Converts magneto to full battery ignition during starting...provides a powerful spark to start engines regardless of weather conditions. Easily installed...eliminates the need for special vibrators or impulse devices. For push-start engines, a coil and on-off switch are supplied (Drag-Pak) instead of the Power-Pak.


In one catalog I have your unit (Mag and Power-Pak listed for $165.00, $5.00 more than a Vertex magneto (Ronco version). In a 1962 Almquist catalog they listed it at $125.00


The Almquist catalog listed Three separate 8 carb U-Fab manifold kits for the 49-53, 54-56, and 59-60 Olds engines. The only cast alum. 8 carb manifolds they had were for Hemis (51-58) and the Merc 383, and Merc, Lincoln, T-Bird 401, and the Edsel 401 (and they were log type manifolds too, made by Weiand: The Drag Star model).

[Blownolds]

[ QUOTE ]
and Merc, Lincoln, T-Bird 401, and the Edsel 401

[/ QUOTE ]

You mean 430.


OK, some more pics, these are for Haring. See if you can tell which is the Olds engine and wich is the SBC.

The twin-engine rail of Bill Tibboles:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pd2d12879c01b95db61d50c650599b0f6/fad9d3e0.jpg

Another view:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p65cc1ebb99d38cd74fb374fe81ee12c5/fad9d3dd.jpg

In action, far lane:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p546643f6b7536d2b0ca5dfd6d206c0f8/fad9d3d3.jpg

OK, kiddies, I got to get some sleep for the swap tomorrow. More to come. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[mecutem]

bigjim394........thanks for the great info and tech on the distributer. Other than the coil itself it all looks to be in good working order. Its nice to know what it is and a little about how it works. This is the best post for us old olds guys. Steve

[haring]

[ QUOTE ]

OK, some more pics, these are for Haring. See if you can tell which is the Olds engine and wich is the SBC.

The twin-engine rail of Bill Tibboles:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pd2d12879c01b95db61d50c650599b0f6/fad9d3e0.jpg

[/ QUOTE ]

The Olds engine is in the rear and the SBC is in front?
Did I win?

That's a wierd set-up. I don't recall ever seeing two different engines paired together like that. Do you know the advantage of that? Seems that it would be easier to keep track of parts, tuning, etc if the engines were the same.

Thanks for the lesson. I might have actually learned something today! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif

[BigJim394]

Bownolds...Yup that was a typo...should have been 430

[rodnkustom]

Wow 12pack!! (Ed?)

So did you find this car and are rebuilding it? Or did you build this car originally? I'd love to come take some pictures of it, and just plain see it in person!

What's done to the engine?! Any current full body shots? And yeah, better watch out for that shifter man! Ooohh... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

That's a good one Nate! If it where me I'd say the front one was the olds and the back the chevy. Look at how close the center exhaust ports are on that front engine compaired to the back. But knowing my luck, I'm wrong! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
-peter

[reefer]

Am I right in thinking that the motor out of a `57 Olds Super 88 is a desirable lump.I ask `cause a friend of mine took the motor out of his `57 and fitted a 440 Chrysler,The Olds was a smoker and the 440 was there with trans.I asked him where the Olds motor was and he said that Fred had said he`d take it away for him!!I heard somewhere that they were a one year only production is that right??

[Blownolds]

It's desireable if'n you're a Rocketeer http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif Sounds like you have some traditional rodding material there! Go get it.

The low-deck 371 was made two years, '57-8. There are a couple very minor differences, but consider '57 and '58 371's the same engines.

[Blownolds]

Oh yeah-- Peter, I was just thinking about a Rocketeer-specific site and forum the other day. I wouldn't have the first clue how to set one up though. But there are lots of guys around that aren't even on the HAMB, just floating around on the 'net here and there. I think there would be enough traffic to make a specific site worth a regular stop...



OK, another pic is at this link. Due to copyright laws, I will just do the link. This may have been Ronnie Nune's last pass with the record-setting Olds engine in his B/GS Willys before he switched to another engine. Too bad you can't see the engine, but it's a great shot of an Olds-powered gasser in action...

http://www.cruisenewsonline.com/ROT-GasserWars/Nunes.html


Enjoy, more pics to come... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[kustomolds]

here is my 324.....

[rodnkustom]

Hey Nate, I'll have a simple one up by next week on the rocketeers site! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif It would be awesome if it worked out huh!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

You've seen the Rocketeers site right?!
http://www.rodnkustom.com/rocketeers/

I could use some help w/ info for it, anybody got any to add, while where at it! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif
-peter

[12pack]

re rodnkustum.the car has been in the family since the mid fortys.i am currently redoing every thing just the way my uncle had.the motor has 11.50 pistons,heads are polished,pocket ported,and cced.all the 97 carbs will be working full out.high v oil pump.crank ballanced and so on.the cam i had made,it has 560 lift 312 duration 109 center line lobes.behind the motor is a laselle trany with a 57 olds rear with 4.11 gears.should be fun to drive.i got the car from my uncle thats another story.the only thing thats a puzzle is the vin numbers are on the pass side frame rail?only thing i can figure is it was a import? mabye some from the hamb knows? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[CGkidd]

Man this sucks. I will try to see if I can post any of mr rocket pictures when I get home. I don't have any on the ships computer system. I am floating in the Pacific right now. Hence the reason you don't see me on the board to much. Any time Don-Wow says anything listen up. Well I got to go to watch catch you guys later.

[Blownolds]

The "Swindler" engine... that's the Stone-Woods-Cook car for all you kooks. Dougie Cook making adjustments. (Yeah, Erdy, that is the S-W-C car.) Anyone know if this was "Swindler A" or "Swindler B"? I'm thinking it was the A car...
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pcbfbb2f7b6ba8f08e9a02bfd3a0cf1ee/fadb3000.jpg

Another twin-dragster, this one a very early one. Olds in front, Cad in back. They should'a switched 'em around... The Bustle-Bomb:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pfa61deadf6a92d921884d38dda5fc5de/fad9d3db.jpg

More to come (I'm milking this thread, hoping more of you guys will post pics)...

[Anderson]

I know, I know, it's my pride and joy though...

[Blownolds]

K&R, PM me and I'll give you some websites that may be of interest for your '64.

OK, time for more pics.

This '61 was on eBay within the last few weeks:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p38713dbf1567ae94dc7fc3a0cb6dccd8/fadbfc53.jpg

It still had the 394 (what imagination!), and was running an EFI-converted Hilborn:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p88f604580309f8757941e6014063962a/fadbfc52.jpg
The car got bid up to somewhere in the 40-50-60K range. Guess who the high bidder was. The guy's wife! She didn't want him to sell it. But the second highest bidder was willing to pay dearly...

Here's another Hilborn injected 394, this one in an "A" coupe:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p564344b43223ab7d2fa3ba931ef03a2f/fadbfc4e.jpg

OK, here's one in an early-style rod. Something's strange about this one:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p73fad6eadec79ff7db38ffe785e8b0c3/fadbfc61.jpgMaybe 394 valve covers on a 324 head?

Here's that blown 394 I know of down in OZ, any of you guys down under want to chase it down, PM me and I'll send you the guy's e-mail. They pulled it out of a '37 chassis that was imported so as to "update" the car... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pa15c6671c4fe40e5d4366a245a598c07/fadbfc62.jpg


I found some more old-time pics on the 'net, should I keep em coming http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[mecutem]

Blownolds: I can't speak for eveyone but I like to see them! Steve

[Detonator]

I had a Olds Rocket in my roadster in high school, now I only show my old rocket to my wife and MD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

[ QUOTE ]
now I only show my old rocket to my wife and MD http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[/ QUOTE ]

Is MD code for girlfriend?? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[55olds88]

Hey Blownolds, only an aussie would be silly enough to want rid of that mill.....I wonder if Matt knows abut it ? be a good back up for the dragster http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[abomber30]

here is mine one of em

[wes]

heres my 61. daily driven with the 394 still in it
wes

[Blownolds]

Boy, I feel like I'm really milking this thread. Anybody else have pics? I know there's a lot more out there.

OK, if'n nobody minds this coming to the top again, here are a few more shots.

Another shot of the S-W-C Swindler II 448 C.I.D. Olds:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p1d049c96fc89510bfbcb39c3acfa9910/fad27fbb.jpg

A pic of K.S. Pittman's engine (was this the same engine?):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p779ead8e153607ef86d005087a06812c/fad27fc7.jpg

The Smith Bro's Potvin-Olds:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pbaf4eb243db9319570bf1586be8f2b5f/fad27fbf.jpg

The Smith Bro's '40 Stude (not sure why it has a hood scoop if they ran Potvin tho'):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p146fedbeb1c7f4c7aa0a2ce3e5bf2113/fad27fc2.jpg

Jack Doyle's Fiat Topolino circa 1958, when it was still Olds-powered (sorry, no engine shot):
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/pc0e383d229e7541e64bdc157a6dc4487/fad27fcd.jpg

Yeah, I'm milking it. I've got a few more pics up my sleeve, but hopefully I'm not the only one posting anymore... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif

[Bigcheese327]

I may not be posting, but I'm following. Anybody got an out-of-chassis shot of a J-2 spec 371?

[BLEH]

Here's my 56 Rocket project & the Horne that will find it's home under the hood.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~BLEH/1-3-2.jpg

http://photo.starblvd.net/~BLEH/1-3-1.jpg

[56olds-ERDY]

wow what a great project.do you have tailights for it?i hope soo.
eric

[NOAH324]

Now THIS is a thread !!
Here's my girls.
http://www.noahgietka.com/Images/324a.jpg
The '55 is running a 70's 455 and the 324 is sporting 4 strommies on the Edelbrock intake.
CAN'T WAIT to get her on the road!
(She's a 29 roadster)
If I bust ass mabey I can run'er to the Kontinentals Drags?!!
Let's see MORE pics! Isn't this what the HAMB is supposed to be about?????????

[NOAH324]

Front shot
http://www.noahgietka.com/Images/324b.jpg
And here's a shot of the motor mount brackets I fabbed with little kooky rockets in 'em.
http://www.noahgietka.com/Images/324c.jpg

[BLEH]

Wow, so many great cars, parts, projects & racers...

Eric, I have a set of tailights. There hiding in the trunk. After what I paid for them I didn't want the NV. sun to fade them.

[Drive on]

My Dads 55

[Blownolds]

S'more...


Louis Buccieri's 406 C.I.D. with 4-71:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p127d02610fab2110087dafb09bfbfb2c/fad27fc9.jpg

The '40 Ford coupe he ran it in:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p6ee9603c356aed63078eaae7d7905a5c/fad27fd8.jpg

The flamed '57 Olds that was at the CHRR. Who's bomb was this? Sweet ride. I didn't get a pic of the back, but it was sporting a continental kit:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p2ddb1153c35f400e02b229da09e11f1e/fad27fd5.jpg


milk milk milk

[rodnkustom]

12pack!! That's friggin awesome!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Don't forget to send me pic's along the way! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Heres my addition, no idea where I got these from,

Anybody have any more info on this coupe, right up my alley!
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldspost1.jpg

http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldspost2.jpg

http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldspost3.jpg

DROOOL!!!
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldspost4.jpg

DAMN!!! Wish I had this one! Even more up my alley!!
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldspost5.jpg

I'll take one of each, http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldspost6.jpg

Nifty tri powered olds,
http://www.rodnkustom.com/pageart/olds/oldspost7.jpg

Mooooooo!!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Later,
-peter

[Dat Dirty Rat]

Blownolds- Anymore pics of that red A-Bone?

Wes- Your 61 ROCKS!..

Bleh- Killer project holmes,,I hope to see more pics!

Dirty

[Blownolds]

Sorry, I didn't save anymore of the red A. It was for sale in Canada on one of the websites. It was kind of gasser-style, up in the air a bit. Would'a made a cool C-gas car or something. I was mainly interested in the engine pic.



Now, anybody wanna see some Olds-powered ALTEREDS???? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[rodnkustom]

The projects on this board are just rad, Bleh, I can just see that '56 w/ your horne!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif Your running the stock '56 right?!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Noah, those motor mounts are about the coolest cheasy thing I've ever seen!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smirk.gif

Wes, that really is one sweet ass ride!!! Any more pics?!

Nate, wow is all that I can say, that Buccieri 406, WOW, any more info on it?!
-peter

[rodnkustom]

Do you even have to ask?!!
-peter

[Shiva69]

here is all i gots
Garth http://home.comcast.net/~soltmag/rocketsign.jpg

[rodnkustom]

That Rocket still looks like a fish. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif Garth, send me your address, you'll get something you've been wanting, Whooo ha ha ha haaa!!! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Rocket88]

That red A was for sale here in Langley. A friends bought it out of SoCal. It had an injected 394 with a B+M Hydro. He had great plans for it but ended up selling it untouched, now the car has disappeared. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

[56olds-ERDY]

peter did you get that one off the McCulloch site?
heres another.hope it hasnt been posted.
http://www.vs57.com/rodsandrails_files/33ford.jpg

and these

http://www.vs57.com/rodsandrails_files/jsdual1.jpg

http://www.vs57.com/rodsandrails_files/jsdual2.jpg

[nummnut]

noah324 nice work,i wont the moter mounts,send me more pics of your frame thanks

[Paul]

wow..

six carb dual supercharged Olds chopped channeled three window white wall cheaters....

drool..

Paul

[KustomLincolnLady]

Here is a picture of a friends olds 88.

[KustomLincolnLady]

well that didn't work http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[chopolds]

Been a while since I've had time to post to this cool thread! I found an old shot of my Olds, back from '84, going across the Bay-Bridge Tunnel in VA, going to SledScene East. Still in black primer, then, thought you'd be tired of seeing it in paint!

[chopolds]

Don't think I ever posted a shot of the engine, either. This isn't a great pic, and the engine was detailed even nicer afterwards, but I couldn't find a shot of it in it's current form!

[Blownolds]

A shot of "Firesuit Phil's" '46 Ferd that he raced back in '62... this photo is of him at this year's National Hot Rod Reunion. Yep, that's with a rocket motor. Now 387 CID...
http://www.mindspring.com/~dawnmazi/bowlinggreen/firesuitphil.jpg


I'm kinda milking this thread, hoping for more pics from you guys. But I still got some great pics up my sleeve. Like Olds-powered altereds... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Dat Dirty Rat]

I had the chance to meet him and see that car run a couple of years back..Really a great guy and 'One Bad Ass' car...I practically used up 1 roll of film on that car!!...Dirty

[shoebox72]

Chopolds, I love that car. I first saw it at LeadEast in 86 or 87. I'll never get board of seeing it.

Billy

[Blownolds]

Dirty! Post some engine pics if ya got 'em!

[kustombuilder]

[ QUOTE ]
K&R, PM me and I'll give you some websites that may be of interest for your '64.

OK, time for more pics.

This '61 was on eBay within the last few weeks:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p38713dbf1567ae94dc7fc3a0cb6dccd8/fadbfc53.jpg

It still had the 394 (what imagination!), and was running an EFI-converted Hilborn:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid83/p88f604580309f8757941e6014063962a/fadbfc52.jpg
The car got bid up to somewhere in the 40-50-60K range. Guess who the high bidder was. The guy's wife! She didn't want him to sell it. But the second highest bidder was willing to pay dearly...



[/ QUOTE ]


that car belonged and was built by a local guy here in the Lansing Michigan area. i've seen the car a few times and a friend of mine knows the guy. i've never met him but i think he works at the same place as me. that car is BEAUTIFUL!!! the injection is new in the last year. i think the car looks WAAAYYY better with the Radir wheels he has for it. it's a great car.


Mike

[KCTA Chris]

Ok just to add mine too...


Hey rodncustom... that doucoil was in a box of spare parts I got with the chassis project. basicly everything was put in storage in a barn outside El Centro Cal in '62 and collected dust till the original builder decided to keep take the '34 body and scap the rest for a billet rod. thats when I came in and picked up the pieces to reserect the remains. I traded it to marcus when I needed a few final parts.

[KCTA Chris]

nother...

[KustomLincolnLady]

Going to try to post this pic of my friends olds again!! hope it works before I get shot!!!

Debb http://photo.starblvd.net/~kustomlincolnlady/t1-1-1.jpg

[KustomLincolnLady]

Going to try to post this pic of my friends olds again!! hope it works before I get shot!!!

Debb http://photo.starblvd.net/~kustomlincolnlady/1-1-2.jpg

[Super88]

Blownolds, here's a couple of photos of Firesuit Phil's motor for ya.

[Super88]

Pics were taken at a car show in Kenosha last month.

[safariknut]

Haven't had an Olds since I was about 23 or so.Had several 50's when I was a teenager.Thought I'd post this.

[Blownolds]

http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gifGee, I wonder what he did to get that front-mount distributor, and why he went to the trouble? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif

That is pretty trick! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

[Paul]

prolly just showin' off

might as well have a crank driven mag...

way cool though

Paul

[Blownolds]

Looks to me he was able to get a nice electronic distributor out of it, plus it also looks like he stuffed the engine back into the firewall. I think what he's using is a combination drive box that goes between the fuel pump and the timing cover. I wonder who makes that?

Just curious. I'm personally going to go see Dave's Small-body HEI's this week hopefully to do a Vertex conversion. I know a guy with a Dave's-converted Vertex and it fires his blown motor up like right now. Got the MSD boost timing master box that goes to it at a male terminal in the top.

Man, I hope to have a photo of my mocked-up engine for you guys before this thread gets locked up or something. I'll post some more great photos later.

Including olds-powered altereds... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[yorgatron]

hey,what's going on here? i slack off for a week and you guys let this post slide off the page.tsk tsk...BTW picked up a 3x2 for a big port 394 at the swap today,$70! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[speedaddict]

sweet Yorg

I haven't had a chance to clean mine up yet.

http://photo.starblvd.net/~speedaddict/2-2-1.jpg

[Deyomatic]

I don't know if it has been asked, but I didn't want to start another thread...

When did the Rockets go from 3 exhaust ports per side to 4?

[yorgatron]

330cid came out in '64,350,400,425,455 are similar i think,but too new for me to fuck around with.

[Blownolds]

The first year that had a split center exhaust, where there was a definite divider at the exhaust flange surface was '57, on the 371's.


Sorry I haven't posted them altereds or other pics, but I kinda figured people might not have been following the thread anymore.

[Blownolds]

Alrighty, very well then.

The famed Ratican-Jackson-Stearns Fiat Topolino in action, circa 1960:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid84/pc9041f4c79b213887f48819853e903a3/fad08f97.jpg

The Pippins and Torres Fiat Topolino:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid84/p2f6027575c8d03340334064ff62d852f/fad08f9d.jpg

The Cal-Hydro roadster:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid84/p21102dc16ccbb8cb8ad6105d9e51350f/fad08faf.jpg

The Burkholder Bros. "Outcast" AA/A altered:
http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid84/p9bbfa4e603da1e87ccac195786454434/fad08fb0.jpg

You can also see a photo (copyrighted) of the Hartwell and Frontuto AA fuel altered here(the last photo on the page):
http://www.mysterion.net/AAFA/socal020.html

That's about it for altereds unless I forgot some (might'a). The Hugh Tucker A/SR roadster engine was already shown in this thread previously.

Is this thread still alive? I wanna see more pics from you guys! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[hotrodladycrusr]

Well, I thought I'd bring this thread back to the top since it was brought to my attention that I've been neglectful in my responses here. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif and besides the fact, I'd like to see some more ROCKET photos. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
[ QUOTE ]

Denise, you got me droolin' on my keyboard! I'll give you a shout when I need you to raid dad's parts stash!

[/ QUOTE ]
There is still quite a few newly chromed pieces in the basement from his 1950 models. I have no clue what his intentions are. He has no use for any of it since he's done his '56. He's not a swap meet type person nor does he sell/buy on ebay.
Men.... go figure http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif


[ QUOTE ]
Denice,Denice,DENICE, How could you let those 50's get away.
Got to be my favorite year.OUTSTANDING!!!!!


[/ QUOTE ]
Since they were Dad's, I had no control. Actually mom has the control and when mom says she's tired of cruzn the countryside in the heat of summer without air, dad listens. He finsihed a most awesome '56 this past June and mom is thrilled. Dad knows how to keep his hot rod hunny happy http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

So who's convert in your photo???

[ QUOTE ]

Hotrodladycruiser! That's only the third time I have ever seen those valve covers for the late Olds! I have one pair, and the other pair was on a boat engine locally (and not for sale either). One of mine is no name with a breather like the one shown, the other has the cursive Edelbrock script in the center, but otherwise identical. I believe these were Edelbrock's first production run, as they later had two other versions that didn't look the same. If you have mismatched covers like I just described, Id be interested in attempting a trade with you to get us both a matching pair...

[/ QUOTE ]

Unfortunantly for you, mine do match. If they didn't I would be happy to trade with you. I had a email from someone quite a while ago asking me details about them. It's nice to have alittle background on them in case I'm asked about them in the future. Thanks.

Ok, Rocketeers, lets see some more photos http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[Crafty]

Not a whole engine but I found another 4-2s intake on eBay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2438852647&category=34 202 just under $160 when I found it...

[Crafty]

so.. I found some more stuff...

'48 moredoor in CA $1500
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?viewItem&item=2439457659&category=63 91

Motor - Guy isnt sure what it is but its $100 and running..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439503698&category=34 202

'56 Headlight bezel
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439492542&category=34 204

J2 Power Brochure
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439184672&category=34 230

'57 Tail Light Lenses
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2440440602&category=38 661

'56 Tail Lights & Lenses
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439701808&category=10 076

Tri Power Manifold & Carbs for a 371, rochester carbs??
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2438682181&category=34 202

generator & regulator for 324
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439804089&category=10 076

more tri power
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439900144&category=34 198

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2440126602&category=34 198

'56 for $400, got body damage.. parts car?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2439629973&category=64 06

theres stacks more stuff - lots of hubcaps, light lenses, radios, body mouldings and so on..

[bigron]

so any of you know where i can get a flywheel for a 53 303?

[Comet]

Ok, bringing this old thread up again because so many red "X,s" now and I wanna see more Olds pics. Especially dressed up 324's with speed parts. So Blownolds, Rodnkustom and you too Paul, let's see some of those pics again!

[57olds]

Here's Mine. Factory J-2 car. More pic to follow in next post.

[57olds]

More pics.

[Paul]

Ok, bringing this old thread up again because so many red "X,s" now and I wanna see more Olds pics. Especially dressed up 324's with speed parts. So Blownolds, Rodnkustom and you too Paul, let's see some of those pics again!

I'll show you mine if you show me your's :)

here's a teaser of my only runner right now..

and a link to some of the rest: my Olds motor picture album (http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/album.php?albumid=426)

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2004-10/849045/watercross-over054.jpg

[Comet]

Here's Mine. Factory J-2 car. More pic to follow in next post.
Nice ride! I need to bone up on these. I always thought the J-2's had the dimpled valve covers.
I'll show you mine if you show me your's :)


Haha, well I have a feeling mine is yours...or used to be. All I know is it used to be owned by some Olds nut in Puyallup...;)

Thanks guys for posting...keep 'em coming!

[Comet]

C'mon, I'm an impatient little bitch! :D